Jordan Henderson's career U-turn as former Liverpool captain ditches Saudi adventure for Ajax
When Jordan Henderson finalises his expected, if somewhat surprising, transfer to Ajax it will mark the completion of a remarkable U-turn in a career that has been full of surprises.
The 33-year-old former Liverpool captain endured fierce criticism last summer following his somewhat controversial decision to end his illustrious Anfield tenure in exchange for a new start in the Saudi Pro League, where he was reportedly going to receive £350,000 per week wages.
Henderson probably felt the stick he was receiving was worth enduring for what he was getting in return financially alongside the prospect of working once more with Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard. The reality appears to have been quite different however. So much so that the Premier League winner was happy enough to cancel his three-year contract with Al-Ettifaq after just six months.
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The decision reportedly came with mutual agreement from the Saudi Pro League club and it is clear it simply wasn't working out for Henderson. A new start at Ajax, who are currently fifth in the Dutch Eredivisie has been chosen as the solution.
Reports suggesting Henderson has deferred all of his wages since moving to the Middle East adds another bizarre twist to the story of a career that could have seen him end up playing for Fulham as easily as becoming Liverpool's first title-winning captain in 30 years. The ECHO has taken a look at how Henderson got to where he is today.
Sunderland and Coventry loan
After joining the Sunderland Academy at the age of eight, Henderson made his senior first-team debut 10
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